Known for synthesizing divergent styles and peppering worldly spaces he creates with works stemming from varying origins and periods, Eric Thévenot is a consummate decorator. He owns Blend Interiors, an exceptional California-based dealer of vintage and contemporary furniture and decor, and the chairs, tables, case pieces and other furnishings that comprise his eclectic Design Frères collection are sophisticated additions to any interior.
Originally from France, Thévenot opened Blend Interiors in Los Angeles in 2005. While the company offers a range of furniture and decorative objects from all over the world — most of which are sourced from its founder’s purchasing trips in Paris — Blend Interiors also offers art advising services and interior design consulting. And the exclusive furnishings he is creating and manufacturing for the Design Fréres collection are part of this endeavor to provide clients with a provocative fusion of design.
"I believe in mixing periods: Saarinen chairs in a French chateau, Louis XVI armoires in a futuristic pad," Thévenot has said. “I like pulling things out of different time periods and re-creating them for today’s lifestyle.”
Building on Blend Interior’s success, Design Frères was established in 2010 and is a growing venture.
Given the broad-ranging tastes and concepts at the core of Blend Interiors, it is appropriate that the Design Frères line is so diverse and interesting — the collection features Art Deco-style end tables topped with travertine and stylish counter stools with handwoven rush seats and slender frames of powder-coated steel. Elsewhere, Thévenot’s white oak shelving systems feature chic space elements and draw on the legendary mid-century modernist storage solutions designed by the likes of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, with each piece pairing nicely with the vintage European treasures that Thévenot is prone to acquire on his next trip to Paris.
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'Boucliers' Pair of Decorative Turned Wood Panels by Eric Thévenot
By Eric Thévenot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Boucliers', a pair of decorative turned wood panels by Eric Thévenot. Unique piece, signed and dated 2012. Patinated steel edges.
Steel
'Boucliers' Pair of Decorative Turned Wood Panels by Eric Thévenot
By Eric Thévenot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Boucliers', a pair of decorative turned wood panels by Eric Thévenot. Unique piece, signed and dated 2012. Patinated steel edges.
Steel
'Boucliers' Pair of Decorative Turned Wood Panels by Eric Thévenot
By Eric Thévenot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Boucliers', a pair of decorative turned wood panels by Eric Thévenot. Unique piece, signed and dated 2012. Patinated steel edges.
Steel
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Peter Glassford Charcoal Reclaimed Wood Collage, Set of 2 Brutalist tiles
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural charcoal collage tiles by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-a-kind comp...
Wood
$1,200Sale Price / set|47% Off
H 12 in W 6 in D 1 in
Pair of Modern Framed Fused Glass Wall Art by Higgins Studio, Signed, circa 1950
By Michael and Frances Higgins, Higgins Glass, Michael Higgins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass artists Michael and Frances Higgins were considered to be pioneer's of the fused glass process. The Chicagan duo first developed their craft for Higgins Studio...
Glass, Art Glass
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 28.75 in D 1.25 in
Heidi Melano Contemporary Sculptural Mosaic Wall Panel
By Heidi Melano 1
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderfully decorative mosaic wall art sculpture executed by Heidi Melano the world renowned artist responsible for multiple works completed for Fernand Leger, Chagall, Braque. Hand-crafted, beautifully proportioned, this rectangle mosaic is inlaid in a slim frame. This rare work of art would make a great accent piece would enhance any wall. A true iconic piece by this artist. Signed on the bottom right, back of panel also signed with Heidi Melano's initials. Measures: Depth 1.25 in. x Width 28.75 in. x Height 20 in. Would enhance any traditional, mid-century, contemporary, modern, country, beach house, ski resort setting. About The Artist: Heidi Melano, her maiden name Heidi Hoegger, she was born in Geneva on April 20, 1929. Granddaughter of the great Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, she was passionate about art from an early age: she created, painted and lets her imagination speak by expression through different techniques. Very quickly, she wanted to become a mosaic artist. At the age of 23, she won a mosaic competition with her work "La Volière". On this occasion, she meets Lino Melano...
Ceramic, Glass
Brass and Mother of Pearl Decorative Wall Plate, Nepalese
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful decorative brass wall plate of mother-of-pearl, orange coral, and blue turquoise cabochon elements, circa 20th Century, Nepal. Plate has round hook on back for hanging. I...
Coral, Brass
Pair of Rustic French Resin Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic French style resin (faux terra cotta) bleached round wall plaque medallions with game and trophy motifs and a bow-knot top (PRICED AS ...
Resin
$4,337 / set
H 23.43 in W 23.43 in D 3.94 in
Set of Five Wall Panels ‘Ply’ by Jouko Kärkkäinen for Hkt Korhonen Oy, Finland
Located in Stockholm, SE
This set of five wall panels, titled 'Ply', was designed by Jouko Kärkkäinen for HKT Korhonen Oy in Finland during the 1990s. Rooted in Finnish woodwo...
Plywood
$481
H 26.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
Copper Wall Panel with the Coat of Arms of English Family, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb copper wall pannel representing the coat of arms of a 19th century English noble family. It rests on a mahogany frame. Very nice work. Object of ...
Copper
$2,701 / set
H 66 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Pair of Large Decorative Wall Panels Gold Empire Urns on Black Lacquered Gesso
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large elegant pair of decorative wooden wall panels, black lacquered with gold gilt on gesso backing. Both matching with gilt Empire Urns, the gesso surf...
Gesso, Softwood
Franck Evennou, Set of Five Wood Panels, France, 2020
By Franck Evennou
Located in New York, NY
An expressive set of five large-scale wooden panels, emphasizing negative space over ornamentation. As with his totems, the French artist Franck Evennou imbues his natural subjects w...
Wood
A Pair of Decorative Leather Painted Panels
Located in Tetbury, England
A very large and impressive pair of painted leather panels possibly depicting the 'Battle of Cannae'. 18th or early 19th Century It is believed that these panels were possibly ori...
Leather
Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wood Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes the protection of the home and was used as an exterior panel. This ancient carving...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in
"Aztec-Mayan Figures", Rare Pair of Carved Art Deco Panels, Golden Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extraordinary pair of sculptural relief panels, depicting elaborately costumed figures in highly decorated settings, is clearly drawn from Aztec and Mayan art and architecture. ...
Mahogany